Transition Trusova and critic Tutberidze
In the titles of sports publications, the name of the honored trainer of the USSR Tatyana Tarasova, who is usually not so generous in the interview, flashes more and more often. Recently, Tarasova has been actively speaking out on a variety of issues - from a new round of her conflict with ex-ward Irina Rodnina to the departure of Yuri Semin from the Moscow Lokomotiv.
Of course, the most discussed topic of the last days in the world of figure skating was the transition of Alexandra Trusova from the group of Eteri Tutberidze to the Academy of Evgeni Plushenko. Many hastened to accuse the skater of betrayal. However, Tarasova supported the athlete.
At the same time, she tries not to draw hasty conclusions and objectively evaluate the coaching opportunities of Plushenko, who is just starting his way in this field.
“Let's see how Sasha will develop, whether she will have progress or regress ... I think Zhenya is aware of what she’s doing, he’s not a stupid person. He took on a huge responsibility to the whole world. In his case - pan or disappeared, ”- quotes Tarasova Lenta.ru.
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The departure of Trusova from Sambo-70 was attributed by some to allegedly difficult conditions and overly stringent requirements. However, the expert does not agree with this point of view. She repeatedly stood up for Tutberidze, calling her the best coach of our time and expressing confidence that critics envy her success.
“The first place is one. And she only 10 people apply for it. And none of these destinies are broken. They trained and got the most out of her that they could get. It’s just that the body withstands one person, but the other doesn’t, ”the specialist told Sport Express.
She prefers not to interfere in the affairs of her colleagues, so at the moment, the coaches practically do not communicate. At the same time, once, while still a young athlete, Tutberidze tried to get into the Tarasova team.
“I didn't take her either, she came to me! Much later, when this story became clear, she said to her: "I do not remember you." But Tutberidze said: “You worked with Marina Klimova and Sergey Ponomarenko - and generally did not notice anything around. It was visible. ” I really didn’t see anyone and anything, I worked only on a spot, ”Tarasova recalled.
Continuation of Zagitova and Medvedeva career and age qualification
If Trusova’s career can get a new development after the transition to Plushenko, then the future of Evgenia Medvedeva and Alina Zagitova remains uncertain. Recall that the student Tutberidze announced the suspension of her career, and the ward Orser was forced to withdraw from the Russian championship. Some fear that both skaters will not be able to compete with younger rivals and are unlikely to return to the ice.
In turn, Tarasova chose not to give specific forecasts and urged to rely on the choice of the athletes themselves.
“If Alina wants to, she will come out to ride on, she will not want to, she will not. She is the champion of Europe, the world and the Olympic Games. She won everything, and then - study, work. And in shows, and in magazines, and in films. She is a real beauty! Zhenya is very much loved in the world, she has a high rating, she is also waiting for an interesting life. And then, she didn’t go anywhere, ”the expert noted.
In such a short career, most modern figure skaters Tatyana Anatolyevna blames the lack of age qualifications. In her opinion, the best option for transition to adult skating is 17-18 years old. Only this can extend the sports age of those who do not have quadruple jumps in their arsenal.
“And then everything would be provided for us - even if the new rules were introduced right now. We have outstanding katalschitsy who correspond to this qualification, - and Zhenya, and Alina, and Lisa Tuktamysheva. We could win three tournaments for athletes over 18 years old for three girls and three under 18 for athletes, ”she said.
At the same time, Tarasova said that the 2018 Olympics became the most memorable moment in her commentary activity. The expert was so moved by the rental of Medvedeva that she could not restrain her emotions.
“At the Olympics, I could not restrain myself, I cried a lot when Zhenya spoke. She skated, as if taking out her soul, gave this program everything until the last breath, ”the coach explained in an interview with the Youtube channel“ Home Alone ”.
At the same time, she emphasized that she was equally worried about Zagitova.
Yagudin's victory at the Olympics and athletes in politics
As for Tarasova’s own achievements, her wards more than once rose to the highest steps of the podium. One of the most memorable victories for her is the gold of Alexei Yagudin at the Salt Lake City Olympics.
“I am very proud that Lesha and I won. It was a great victory. The entire Russian team, including the jury, was against it. And how much better you need to be able to win in such a situation! When the judge is not on your side. Your judge is Russian, ”she explained in an interview with the Nostalgia Youtube channel.
She knows firsthand the difficulties that any coach faces. That is why she is trying to support colleagues from other sports. So, Tarasova commented on the sensational story with the departure of Yuri Semin from Lokomotiv and admitted that she herself would have signed a petition in support of him.
“I am amazed how quickly some bosses release real coaches! Take such a case. After many years of silence, our hockey team won the Olympic Games. Suppose there were no NHL players. Who cares - there is a tournament, and we won it! What did you do with head coach Oleg Znark? I met him in the summer in the Baltic states. The two of us cried, ”the expert was indignant.
Recall her father is the legendary hockey coach Anatoly Tarasov. According to Tatyana Tarasova, the dismissal from the national team of the USSR in 1972 negatively affected his fate.
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She lamented that her father was not given as many honors as he deserved. At the same time, she remembered the biographical film "Legend No. 17", one of the main characters of which is Tarasov.
“I really liked Oleg Menshikov’s game. I was even scared how he looked like a father. I thanked him very much, ”she admitted.
In addition, Tarasova is critical of athletes who, after completing a career, entered politics. According to her, the only exception is ex-speed skater Svetlana Zhurova.
“I don’t understand why everyone was so drawn there. It doesn’t fit into my head how this is possible after such a living thing that you did. After sports, everyday adrenaline. You have been taught so many things, you know so much. Go teach yourself or yourself! No. They go where there is more money, ”complained Tarasova.